With all the talk about the lack of quality programming on BET, it is nice to see that they are finally going back to their roots and providing something powerful and uplifting. Black Girls Rock, hosted by Nia Long, airs tonight at 8PM. For more information visit: www.bet.com/blackgirlsrock
March 26, 2010 by D. Bell
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We kept hearing about Project Runway coming to Harlem to shoot an episode, but we didn’t get a chance to check the episode out until now. Emilio Sosa, a Dominicano who grew up in the Bronx, but now seems to live uptown, chose the historic neighborhood as his inspiration for the weekly challenge on episode 7.… [Read more…]
SVU on 121, originally uploaded by Uptownflavor Photos. Law and Order SVU will be filming on 121st Street and Morningside on March 22, 2010. I am a L&O fanatic so I might actually try to catch of glimpse of my favorite TV stars in person.
WABC-TV Neighborhood Eats will be taping at Gospel Uptown on Friday, October 16,12noon-1pm You are invited to WABC-TV’s Neighborhood Eats taping and interviews of GU’s loyal patrons . The broadcast is Friday evening during the WABC-TV 5pm News. Neighborhood Eats is a weekly segment on Eyewitness News on WABC-TV in New York. Reporter Lauren Glassberg… [Read more…]
June 27, 2009 by D. Bell
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Helena Greene, the owner of Harlem based boutique Swing: A Concept Store, was recently in Monte Carlo for the 49th Annual Monte Carlo Television Festival where she was part of the celebrity gifting suite. Celebs walked away with their own eco-friendly reusable Swing tote bag and a “Don’t hate, meditate” tee designed by Greene. See… [Read more…]
June 17, 2009 by D. Bell
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So, as you know the BET reality show “Harlem Heights” is all anyone is talking about these days. Last Monday ABC was in Harlem and did an exclusive interview with the cast inside of Brooke’s apartment. Check it out here. ABC News: Exclusive Interview with Cast of Harlem Heights
April 1, 2009 by D. Bell
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Harlem’s Daniel Bernard Roumain, a Haitian-American classically trained composer/violinist, will be performing his rearrangement of Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face” on American Idol tonight on FOX 9:00pm EST. http://www.dbrmusic.com
Hilary Duff was ‘scene in Harlem’ while filming a guest appearance on NBC’s Law & Order: SVU. Hilary will play Ashlee Walker, a trashy irresponsible young mother suspected of murdering her own daughter, Sierra (hmmm, ripped from the headlines?) Hilary was seen playing with the girl yesterday in a park as part of the filming.… [Read more…]
Still close to two months away from airing,”Harlem Heights” is generating quite a bit of media buzz. With the success of “reality” shows like “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” BET executives are likely counting on “Harlem Heights” to be the next big thing. If BET is serious about changing their image then let’s hope that… [Read more…]
A few months ago we posted a note that BET was looking to replace cast members for a new reality show based here in Harlem. The cast has been revealed…along with some of their hidden secrets. Harlem Heights will air on BET, starting March 2, on Mondays at 10 PM. Find our more about the… [Read more…]
December 21, 2008 by D. Bell
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Patrick Riley, TV personality, fashion stylist, and pop culture commentator was seen at the grand opening of the new Harlem branch of Atomic Wings on Thursday. You can keep up with Patrick and his friends on his website “A Day in the Life of Riley“.
November 21, 2008 by illoquentgent
Any New York Undercover fans out there? I have to admit that while the show was running on FOX I was still in high school. And although I considered myself pretty mature for my age, back then I didn’t grasp the groundbreaking nature of the show; It was the first police drama to feature minorities in the… [Read more…]
Oh look! The Times wrote pretty much the same thing we wrote the other week about restaurant closings in Harlem. Also, Oprah sent her declutter man, Peter Walsh, into Harlem to go into people’s homes on the “Clean Up Your Messy House Tour.” Some people actually opened their doors! See more here. Previous on U.F.:… [Read more…]
November 6, 2008 by D. Bell
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Do your kids behave like BeBe’s kids? Do you often give yourself a time out from your own children? Then you need to call for an intervention — Nanny 911. I received an email from a producer of the show informing me that they are now casting families in the Metro area, but are especially… [Read more…]
September 30, 2008 by D. Bell
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Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) is notorious for offering cutting edge programming that is both entertaining and often educational. Last year, we wrote about MNN’s plan to expand their facilities to a firehouse in East Harlem. MNN has since posted renderings of the satellite facility that will offer the following services: Live Broadcast & production… [Read more…]
September 26, 2008 by D. Bell
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Tune in to Sesame Street on PBS Tuesday, September 30th to see “Murray Had a Little Lamb,” a segment focused on a music school that was filmed at HSA with approximately 30 HSA students. Sesame Street airs at 7 a.m. on WNET Channel 13 or at 9 a.m. on WLIW Channel 21. Be sure to check your local… [Read more…]
September 25, 2008 by Staff
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BET SHOW HARLEM HEIGHTS IS LOOKING FOR TWO NEW CAST MEMBERS BET show Harlem Heights is currently looking to replace two of its cast members. They are in need of interesting, career focused men and women, age 25-30 that live uptown and are interested in being part of a show that will show a different… [Read more…]
September 8, 2008 by D. Bell
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more about “Brenda Braxton: Breaking Records On B…“, posted with vodpod “Sultry actress/singer Brenda Braxton has been shaking up the scene in ‘Chicago’ for more than 1200 performances. As merry murderess Velma Kelly, the 52-year-old beauty has played the role of Velma on Broadway more than any other actress.”Velma is truly one of the best… [Read more…]
From Harlem to Cannes is how he is promoted on the current cover of Uptown Magazine. Harlem bred Sean “Diddy” Combs celebrates the 10th year of marketing Sean Jean, his award-winning fashion line. It couldn’t have happened at a better time since Combs is also reveling in the success of several pet projects that include… [Read more…]
August 14, 2008 by D. Bell
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Tune in to Sesame Street on PBS tomorrow morning to see “Murray Had a Little Lamb,” a segment focused on a music school that was filmed at HSA with approximately 30 HSA students. The show will air again on September 3rd and November 18th. Sesame Street airs at 7 a.m. on WNET Channel 13 or at… [Read more…]
Comedian and Chicago native Bernie Mac died early Saturday morning from complications due to pneumonia, his publicist confirmed. Mac, 50, had been hospitalized for about a week at Northwestern Hospital, according to his spokeswoman. A few years ago, Mac disclosed that he suffered from sarcoidosis, a rare autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in tissue, most… [Read more…]
Sanaa Lathan and Nia Long are on board for ‘The Cleveland Show,’ a spin-off of the popular very adult-friendly animated series ‘The Family Guy.’
The Black Woman & Family: Soledad O’Brien explores the varied experiences of black women and families and investigates the reasons behind the disturbing statistics on single parenthood, disparities between black and white students in schools, and the devastating toll of HIV/AIDS. Premieres July 23, 2008 at 9 pm EST. The Black Man: Soledad O’Brien evaluates… [Read more…]
July 16, 2008 by D. Bell
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Growing up in Spanish Harlem in the mid-80s was scary and dangerous, according to actress Paula Garcés. As an escape from the daily drama of her neighborhood, she took up acting, finding her big break with a role in Dangerous Minds starring Michelle Pfeiffer, in 1995. Despite getting pregnant at the age of 19, Garcés continued… [Read more…]
July 9, 2008 by D. Bell
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Kyle, one of Harlem’s own, gives a passionate and emotional performance on America’s Got Talent. more about “Harlem’s Got Talent, America!“, posted with vodpod
July 3, 2008 by D. Bell
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BET News Premieres the Third and Final Episode of ‘Hip Hop vs. America II: Where Did the Love Go?’ Saturday, July 5th @ 8:00 P.M.* BET News gives the ladies the final word with HIP HOP VS. AMERICA II: WHERE DID THE LOVE GO?. Hosted by MC Lyte and Jeff Johnson, this controversial town hall… [Read more…]
Part two of the controversial video series by Inside USA, “The Battle for Harlem.” more about “Inside USA – The Battle for Harlem – …“, posted with vodpod
Here are a few items that slipped under my radar recently: Avalon Morningside Apartments being advertised as luxury rentals on the Upper West Side adjacent to Morningside Park. Just happened to see an ad above one of the web pages and curiosity got the best of me. Yet, another Starbucks to open on 125th Street… [Read more…]
June 16, 2008 by D. Bell
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While I have friends (actors, of course) who have annual Tony parties, I rarely if ever watch the awards since I don’t get down to Broadway to see the choices often enough. This year I did take the time to peek in on the awards to see how our uptown contenders were doing. While In… [Read more…]
Passing Strange has been nominated for 7 Tony awards! Among the cast members is a Harlem School of the Arts alumni member, De’Adre Aziza. De’Adre began taking classes at HSA in 1981 and continued until 1992. She took everything – theater, dance, music and even art classes. Be sure to watch the TONY Awards airing this Sunday on CBS at 8pm… [Read more…]
“Can you tell me how to get…how to get to Sesame Street.” I grew up singing the chorus to the opening of “Sesame Street” right along with the cute little children who were able to spend their days counting and learning letters with the furry little monsters known as Muppets. Little known fact, I had… [Read more…]
My friend Paula has a shoe fetish and will typically juggle two or more dates in one night. My other friend Tangela can meet a man at a professional event and within minutes of being introduced convince him to take her out for an expensive dinner that same night. Do these characters sound familiar? No,… [Read more…]
May 28, 2008 by D. Bell
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May 28: Abyssinian Baptist Church, located in New York’s historic center of Black cultural renaissance, has a lot to celebrate on its 200th anniversary. NBC’s Rehema Ellis reports. View video | digg story
May 17, 2008 by D. Bell
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I happened to come across the following video of Tyra Banks interviewing a gay teen named Richard, who lives in the PJs in Spanish Harlem. The clip that is posted below is of Tyra interviewing Richard and his mom in studio about his experience as a gay man in Spanish Harlem. The next segment shows… [Read more…]
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November 7, 2010 by D. Bell
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